Dermabrasion is based on the underlying principle that, if the
top layers of damaged skin (epidermis and upper layer of the dermis)
are removed, the skin can reconstruct and regenerate itself totally
or partially.
Some indications are:
• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Dyschromia (discoloration of skin)
• Acne scars
With the technological advances of
the past few years in facial rejuvenation, it is now possible
to obtain astounding results with minimal risks.
OUR SKIN …Mirror of our mental and physical health
The ageing process of our skin brings about
certain physiological changes directly related to the clinical
aspect of the skin.
CONDITION – PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES
RESULTS – CLINICAL ASPECT
• Diminution of natural moisturizing
factor
• Shrinking of sweat glands
• Slowing down of sebaceous gland secretions
• Dry and rough skin
• Reduced collagen production
• Skin becomes thinner and translucent
• Elastin fibres deteriorate
(solar elastosis) and become less extensible
• Skin becomes loose, less elastic
and thicker-looking
• Decreased cell migration
• Irregular skin texture (skin
less smooth)
• Poor functioning and reduction
of melanocytes (cells carrying pigment of skin)
• Molecular deterioration (DNA)
• Decline in cell repair mechanism
• Wrinkles and fine lines
SURGERY …The importance of expertise
The dermabrasion method was introduced in the
40s. Over the last 50 years, dermabrasion has been greatly improved,
having been frequently tried and tested.
The procedure consists in abrading the surface
of the skin with a small, rotating wheel. Dermabrasion is therefore
a mechanical skin resurfacing method and can be done under local
or general anaesthesia, depending on the areas to be treated and
the depth of the treatment.
Dermabrasion works efficiently on certain types of scars (acne
scars) and wrinkles, especially the wrinkles and lines around
the mouth.
